Sunset Shades

How to try autumn's sunset shades catwalk make-up trend

Bold hues are not a natural choice for winter make-up, but this season sunset orange hues, from tangerine to tomato, brightened up the catwalks at Dries van Noten, Narciso Rodriguez and Zac Posen no end. But there are a couple of rules you should follow to ensure that wash of shadow or slick of vivid lipstick looks right.

For eyes the most wearable sunset shades should be sheer and reflective in finish, use either a cream or a powder but avoid matte textures as this finish is less forgiving says Max Factor Make-up Artist Mel Arter. Try Max Factor Smoky Effect in Citrus Thunder, £6.99 or Illamasqua Liquid Metal in Enrapture, £17.50.

Its a different story for lips, however, for modernity your lipstick should be matte and orange in the true sense of the colour. The brighter the better. ELLE loves MAC lipstick in Morange, £14.

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